​MR. HOLBROOK'S 6TH GRADE CLASS
As an experienced teacher, I know the importance of working together to enhance the learning of each student. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please call, write me a note, come in to the classroom or drop me an e-mail.E-Mail: sholbrook@pierz.k12.mn.us      Phone#: (320) 468-6458  ext. 2261
Typically I’m in school at 7:00am and can be reached on my classroom phone.  The best way to reach me is by email.
       6th Grade Symbaloo
Welcome Back to 2017-2018 School Year.....

Classroom Schedule
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​8:10-8:25 Opening Activities 
8:25-9:55 Language/Reading/Spelling 
10:00-10:10 Bathroom/Snack 
10:10-11:00 PE,Music, Computer
11:00-12:12 Math 
12:12-12:55 Lunch/Recess 
Teacher reads/Regroup Time      
Classroom Book Club
1:00-1:30 Science/Health/ Mn  History   
1:30-3:00 Assignment books
3:00-3:10 Clean-up & Dismiss

Library for Mr. Holbrook's reading class is on Tuesday 8:55-9:20.   
Religion Class - Mondays 1:40         
6th Grade Math Goals
  • Math Class
  • "CPM" Math Curriculum
  • The CPM curriculum is based on research (see NCTM publications, William Glasser research below, Jo Boaler books or her youcubed.org website, Dan Meyer’s Ted Talk “Math Class Needs a Makeover,” Synthesis of Research article on cpm.org, Common Core movement -- especially Common Core practice standards)

    We Learn:
    10% of what we read
    20% of what we hear
    30% of what we see
    50% of what we both see and hear
    70% of what is discussed with others
    80% of what we experience personally
    95% of what we teach someone else
     - William Glasser






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Reading Goals
  • Fluency
  • Accuracy
  • Comprehension
  • Expression
  • Literary elements
  • Independent readers
Language Arts Goals
  • Focus and ideas
  • Organization
  • Voice
  • Word Choice
  • Development
  • Effective Sentences
  • Effective Paragraphs
  • Coventions
6th Grade Health Goals
Understand the structure and function of the body systems mentioned below
All body systems
Nervous system
Digestive system
Circulatory system
Skeletal system
More skeletal system
Muscular system
Endocrine system
Lymphatic system
Urinary system
Female reproductive system
Male reproductive system
6th Grade Science Goals
Our sixth grade "Big 5" science goals:
1. The student will be able to understand the engineering process is one of trial and error.
2.  The student will understand the basic make up of an Atom
3. The student will have knowledge of the periodic table.
4. The students will have knowledge of force, motion, and simple machines.
5.  The student must have the necessary skills to organize, log and journal to keep accurate account of activities and findings.
Science Help
Cells help
Periodic table





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Social Studies
Geo Bee Help
Minnesota History Help



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